Testnet vs. Mainnet: Know the Difference! 🧠💡
Pioneers, be careful! Inside your Pi Wallet, you have two modes:
1️⃣ Pi Testnet: For testing only. These $Pi$ have NO VALUE. You can get them for free from the faucet to practice sending transactions.
2️⃣ Pi Mainnet: This is the REAL DEAL. These are your migrated $Pi$.
🚨 Crucial: Never, ever send real Mainnet Pi to someone in exchange for Testnet Pi. That is a scam!
Stay smart and keep your assets safe.
Pioneers, be careful! Inside your Pi Wallet, you have two modes:
1️⃣ Pi Testnet: For testing only. These $Pi$ have NO VALUE. You can get them for free from the faucet to practice sending transactions.
2️⃣ Pi Mainnet: This is the REAL DEAL. These are your migrated $Pi$.
🚨 Crucial: Never, ever send real Mainnet Pi to someone in exchange for Testnet Pi. That is a scam!
Stay smart and keep your assets safe.
Securing the Path to Open Mainnet! 🛡
Pi isn’t just an active economy (like in our last market post), it's a powerful technological network built on Trust. Your Security Circles are the foundational pillars of our decentralized consensus.
By verifying the people you trust, you're not just protecting your own account; you're actively securing the entire network. This peer-to-peer validation is the core engine moving us forward toward a truly robust Open Mainnet.
Stay safe, invite only people you trust, and keep building the most secure, people-powered crypto in the world! 🚀
Pi isn’t just an active economy (like in our last market post), it's a powerful technological network built on Trust. Your Security Circles are the foundational pillars of our decentralized consensus.
By verifying the people you trust, you're not just protecting your own account; you're actively securing the entire network. This peer-to-peer validation is the core engine moving us forward toward a truly robust Open Mainnet.
Stay safe, invite only people you trust, and keep building the most secure, people-powered crypto in the world! 🚀
Vibe coders and creators can now tap into Pi Network’s massive user base of over 60 million Engaged Pioneers by easily bringing their external AI-created apps to Pi’s real distribution network and utility ecosystem through Pi App Studio!
Creators, who may be technical developers or non-technical product people, can build apps using platforms such as Codex, Claude Code, Replit, Cursor, Lovable or other AI-assisted coding tools, and then use Pi App Studio to convert those apps into Pi Apps.
That changes the equation for creators.
AI can already help people generate apps quickly; the harder part is distribution and turning those apps into products people actually use.
Pi helps close that gap.
Instead of rebuilding infrastructure from scratch, creators can connect their apps to an existing ecosystem with users, payment capabilities, identity verification, decentralized human infrastructure and platform-level tools already in place.
This feature makes Idea → App → Users that much faster.
Because your ideas are too good not to be seen.
Try the Pi App Studio Now! If you’re a vibe coder or know someone building apps with AI who needs distribution, head to Pi App Studio today to convert AI-created apps into Pi Apps and access the Pi ecosystem’s users, infrastructure, and monetization opportunities.
https://youtube.com/shorts/9UPbHrtv5pw
Creators, who may be technical developers or non-technical product people, can build apps using platforms such as Codex, Claude Code, Replit, Cursor, Lovable or other AI-assisted coding tools, and then use Pi App Studio to convert those apps into Pi Apps.
That changes the equation for creators.
AI can already help people generate apps quickly; the harder part is distribution and turning those apps into products people actually use.
Pi helps close that gap.
Instead of rebuilding infrastructure from scratch, creators can connect their apps to an existing ecosystem with users, payment capabilities, identity verification, decentralized human infrastructure and platform-level tools already in place.
This feature makes Idea → App → Users that much faster.
Because your ideas are too good not to be seen.
Try the Pi App Studio Now! If you’re a vibe coder or know someone building apps with AI who needs distribution, head to Pi App Studio today to convert AI-created apps into Pi Apps and access the Pi ecosystem’s users, infrastructure, and monetization opportunities.
https://youtube.com/shorts/9UPbHrtv5pw
Powering the Network: The Pi Node! 💻🌐
Did you know Pi is one of the largest decentralized networks in the world? Tens of thousands of active computer nodes power the blockchain every single day, ensuring its security and stability.
Running a Node isn't just about securing transactions—it also boosts your mining rewards! You are the true backbone of this Web3 ecosystem.
Want to contribute? Download the Pi Network app on your computer and start your Node journey today. 🚀
Did you know Pi is one of the largest decentralized networks in the world? Tens of thousands of active computer nodes power the blockchain every single day, ensuring its security and stability.
Running a Node isn't just about securing transactions—it also boosts your mining rewards! You are the true backbone of this Web3 ecosystem.
Want to contribute? Download the Pi Network app on your computer and start your Node journey today. 🚀
KYC: Your Passport to the Mainnet! 🔑🚀
Completing your KYC is the most vital step to migrate your $Pi$ balance to the Mainnet. Don't leave your hard-earned Pi behind!
✅ Action Plan:
Open your Pi App and check the Mainnet Checklist.
Complete all steps, especially the KYC application.
If you’re already verified, become a Validator to help your fellow Pioneers and speed up the process!
The migration is moving fast. Are you ready for the flip? 🔄
Completing your KYC is the most vital step to migrate your $Pi$ balance to the Mainnet. Don't leave your hard-earned Pi behind!
✅ Action Plan:
Open your Pi App and check the Mainnet Checklist.
Complete all steps, especially the KYC application.
If you’re already verified, become a Validator to help your fellow Pioneers and speed up the process!
The migration is moving fast. Are you ready for the flip? 🔄
Built on Trust, Ready for the World! 🛡🌍
The secure foundation we've built isn't just about code and hardware; it's about making a difference in the real world. By combining cold-storage security with uncompromising scalability, Pi is preparing the infrastructure for a truly inclusive, decentralized global economy.
Your participation strengthens this network every day. Every verified identity and secure transaction is a building block for a future where trust is decentralized.
The secure foundation we've built isn't just about code and hardware; it's about making a difference in the real world. By combining cold-storage security with uncompromising scalability, Pi is preparing the infrastructure for a truly inclusive, decentralized global economy.
Your participation strengthens this network every day. Every verified identity and secure transaction is a building block for a future where trust is decentralized.
Pi’s Long Game May Be the Smart Move ♟
While many crypto projects chase fast hype, Pi continues focusing on gradual expansion and ecosystem building.
That slower approach frustrates some people…
but it also avoids rushing into unstable growth.
Strong digital networks usually aren’t built in weeks.
They evolve over time.
Pi seems to be playing for long-term survival — not short-term excitement. 🌱
While many crypto projects chase fast hype, Pi continues focusing on gradual expansion and ecosystem building.
That slower approach frustrates some people…
but it also avoids rushing into unstable growth.
Strong digital networks usually aren’t built in weeks.
They evolve over time.
Pi seems to be playing for long-term survival — not short-term excitement. 🌱
AI is creating a new wave of builders.
People are turning ideas into apps faster than ever before.
But most creators still face the same problem after building:
How do you actually reach users?
Pi App Studio can now help close that gap.
Creators can now take apps built with external AI coding tools and connect them directly into an ecosystem with:
60M+ engaged users
Integrated payments
Decentralized human workforce
Platform-level infrastructure
If you know builders, vibe coders, indie creators, or AI communities looking for distribution and real users, share this with them.
The next generation of apps will come from more people than ever before.
Now they need places where those apps can actually be used.
Read more: https://minepi.com/blog/vibe-code-app-studio/
People are turning ideas into apps faster than ever before.
But most creators still face the same problem after building:
How do you actually reach users?
Pi App Studio can now help close that gap.
Creators can now take apps built with external AI coding tools and connect them directly into an ecosystem with:
60M+ engaged users
Integrated payments
Decentralized human workforce
Platform-level infrastructure
If you know builders, vibe coders, indie creators, or AI communities looking for distribution and real users, share this with them.
The next generation of apps will come from more people than ever before.
Now they need places where those apps can actually be used.
Read more: https://minepi.com/blog/vibe-code-app-studio/
Pi’s Value May Come From Activity — Not Scarcity 🔄
Many crypto projects rely mainly on limited supply to create value.
Pi appears to be aiming for something different:
an ecosystem where value comes from people actually using the network.
Apps, transactions, communities, services —
real activity creates demand.
If adoption grows, utility may become more important than speculation.
That’s a very different foundation for a digital currency. 🧩
Many crypto projects rely mainly on limited supply to create value.
Pi appears to be aiming for something different:
an ecosystem where value comes from people actually using the network.
Apps, transactions, communities, services —
real activity creates demand.
If adoption grows, utility may become more important than speculation.
That’s a very different foundation for a digital currency. 🧩
Watch Pi Founder Nicolas Kokkalis speak in the Consensus 2026 panel “How to Prove You’re Human in an AI World (Without Doxing Yourself)”.
The discussion focused on how digital trust and identity verification systems must evolve as AI makes it possible to generate bots, agents, and synthetic identities that closely resemble real human behavior at scale.
The panel explored a core question for the AI era: how systems can continue to verify real human participation without requiring unnecessary disclosure of personal information.
A key theme was that proof of humanity is context-dependent, with different systems requiring different levels of verification depending on use case and risk.
The importance of privacy-preserving design was also highlighted, ensuring verification can scale while remaining usable for real users.
As AI lowers the barrier to building and interacting online, the harder challenge may be connecting digital systems to real users, trusted participation, and meaningful utility.
Pi’s Layer 1 blockchain, identity verification, payments infrastructure, non-custodial wallets, smart contracts, and engaged global community are all part of Pi’s ongoing work to address that challenge.
Watch the full presentation now!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDdB6rV51so&feature=youtu.be
The discussion focused on how digital trust and identity verification systems must evolve as AI makes it possible to generate bots, agents, and synthetic identities that closely resemble real human behavior at scale.
The panel explored a core question for the AI era: how systems can continue to verify real human participation without requiring unnecessary disclosure of personal information.
A key theme was that proof of humanity is context-dependent, with different systems requiring different levels of verification depending on use case and risk.
The importance of privacy-preserving design was also highlighted, ensuring verification can scale while remaining usable for real users.
As AI lowers the barrier to building and interacting online, the harder challenge may be connecting digital systems to real users, trusted participation, and meaningful utility.
Pi’s Layer 1 blockchain, identity verification, payments infrastructure, non-custodial wallets, smart contracts, and engaged global community are all part of Pi’s ongoing work to address that challenge.
Watch the full presentation now!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDdB6rV51so&feature=youtu.be
Pi Might Be Creating Digital Reputation 🌐
In most crypto networks, wallets are anonymous and easily replaceable.
Pi is moving in another direction:
verified users, long-term accounts, trust circles, and real participation.
Over time, this could create something deeper than just transactions —
a form of digital reputation inside the ecosystem.
Not just “who owns coins”…
but “who actually contributes.” 🧩
In most crypto networks, wallets are anonymous and easily replaceable.
Pi is moving in another direction:
verified users, long-term accounts, trust circles, and real participation.
Over time, this could create something deeper than just transactions —
a form of digital reputation inside the ecosystem.
Not just “who owns coins”…
but “who actually contributes.” 🧩
Pi Is Quietly Building Habits 📲
Most people think crypto adoption starts with trading.
But Pi introduced something different:
a daily habit.
Open the app. Check in. Stay connected.
That small routine helped millions become familiar with digital currency long before using exchanges or wallets.
Sometimes mass adoption doesn’t begin with technology —
it begins with behavior. 🧠
Most people think crypto adoption starts with trading.
But Pi introduced something different:
a daily habit.
Open the app. Check in. Stay connected.
That small routine helped millions become familiar with digital currency long before using exchanges or wallets.
Sometimes mass adoption doesn’t begin with technology —
it begins with behavior. 🧠
CiDi Games, a Pi Network Ventures portfolio company, launched their beta app in the Pi Browser!
This brought Pioneers 10 instant-access games along with skill-based tournaments, platform progression through CiDiScore, the Pi ELF companion experience, Elf Continent, and developer infrastructure for Pi-integrated games.
In less than one week after the beta launch, CiDi Games independently attracted over 81,000 Pioneers across 160+ regions and 1.2 million game sessions organically, demonstrating how the Pi Platform can help utility-focused apps reach real users, drive engagement, and monetization, which in turn expands utility across the Pi ecosystem.
Go to the Pi app today to learn more!
This brought Pioneers 10 instant-access games along with skill-based tournaments, platform progression through CiDiScore, the Pi ELF companion experience, Elf Continent, and developer infrastructure for Pi-integrated games.
In less than one week after the beta launch, CiDi Games independently attracted over 81,000 Pioneers across 160+ regions and 1.2 million game sessions organically, demonstrating how the Pi Platform can help utility-focused apps reach real users, drive engagement, and monetization, which in turn expands utility across the Pi ecosystem.
Go to the Pi app today to learn more!
CiDi Games organically reached over 81,000 users across 160+ countries in less than a week after launching its beta in the Pi ecosystem.
That led to:
1.2M+ game sessions
21,000+ tournament participants
3.19M+ Pi staked by the community to support the platform.
What makes this important is not just the gaming activity itself.
It is what the launch demonstrates about building on Pi.
Apps built on Pi launch directly into a network with existing distribution, engagement, and infrastructure already in place.
As AI lowers the barrier to building apps, ecosystems with real users like Pi become increasingly valuable for developers.
Learn more about CiDi Games’ beta launch here
https://minepi.com/announcement/cidi-games-beta/
That led to:
1.2M+ game sessions
21,000+ tournament participants
3.19M+ Pi staked by the community to support the platform.
What makes this important is not just the gaming activity itself.
It is what the launch demonstrates about building on Pi.
Apps built on Pi launch directly into a network with existing distribution, engagement, and infrastructure already in place.
As AI lowers the barrier to building apps, ecosystems with real users like Pi become increasingly valuable for developers.
Learn more about CiDi Games’ beta launch here
https://minepi.com/announcement/cidi-games-beta/
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CiDi Games’ Beta Launch Demonstrates the Power of Building on Pi
Pi Is Training Users Before the Open Economy 🚪
Most crypto projects launch first and teach users later.
Pi seems to be doing the opposite:
build user habits, identity systems, and community structure before the ecosystem fully opens.
That could reduce chaos when adoption grows.
A network is stronger when people already understand how to use it before mass expansion begins. 🧠
Most crypto projects launch first and teach users later.
Pi seems to be doing the opposite:
build user habits, identity systems, and community structure before the ecosystem fully opens.
That could reduce chaos when adoption grows.
A network is stronger when people already understand how to use it before mass expansion begins. 🧠
Pi Is Creating Familiarity Before Finance 🧠
Most people enter crypto through trading and speculation.
Pi introduced millions of users to blockchain in a softer way:
daily interaction, simple design, and gradual learning.
For many users, Pi may have been their first contact with digital currency.
That matters more than people think.
Before people trust a financial system…
they usually need to feel familiar with it first. 🌍
Most people enter crypto through trading and speculation.
Pi introduced millions of users to blockchain in a softer way:
daily interaction, simple design, and gradual learning.
For many users, Pi may have been their first contact with digital currency.
That matters more than people think.
Before people trust a financial system…
they usually need to feel familiar with it first. 🌍
Help bring more AI-created apps to the Pi ecosystem and enter a raffle to win Pi Network merch!
Pioneers are invited to introduce Pi App Studio to vibe coders and AI-builder communities around the world.
Why?
Because as AI makes building apps easier, competition for human attention and user acquisition becomes more intense.
Pi App Studio helps creators connect AI-built apps to:
60M+ engaged Pioneers
Built-in payments
Identity infrastructure
Pi Ad Network
And more!
Find a relevant builder community, share how Pi can help creators reach real users, then submit your post through the Pi App to enter the raffle.
By helping more creators discover Pi, Pioneers can help expand the range of apps, tools, and services available in the Pi ecosystem. A stronger app ecosystem gives Pioneers more ways to use Pi, support useful products, and participate in real utility.
Go to the Pi mining app to learn more.
Pioneers are invited to introduce Pi App Studio to vibe coders and AI-builder communities around the world.
Why?
Because as AI makes building apps easier, competition for human attention and user acquisition becomes more intense.
Pi App Studio helps creators connect AI-built apps to:
60M+ engaged Pioneers
Built-in payments
Identity infrastructure
Pi Ad Network
And more!
Find a relevant builder community, share how Pi can help creators reach real users, then submit your post through the Pi App to enter the raffle.
By helping more creators discover Pi, Pioneers can help expand the range of apps, tools, and services available in the Pi ecosystem. A stronger app ecosystem gives Pioneers more ways to use Pi, support useful products, and participate in real utility.
Go to the Pi mining app to learn more.
Want to help grow the Pi ecosystem? Invite vibe coders to bring their AI-created apps to Pi’s real distribution network and utility ecosystem through Pi App Studio!
Here’s how to participate:
1. Identify communities of active vibe coders such as a Subreddit, X Communities, Facebook group, or developer forum.
2. Join and contribute to the specific vibe coder community. Engage with community members on topics around vibe coding and app creation.
3. Introduce Pi Network as a distribution network to vibe coders looking for users for their app.
4. Submit the link to your post through the “Vibe Coder” button in the Pi mining app.
Spread the word: Vibe coders can easily bring their AI-created apps to the Pi ecosystem, where those apps can be discovered, used, supported, and improved by real people!
Any creator can benefit from what Pi ecosystem has to offer: a large, engaged community of 60M+ Engaged Pioneers, plus infrastructure including global payments, Pi Wallet, Pi Ad Network, and social network access.
Learn more https://minepi.com/blog/vibe-code-social/
Here’s how to participate:
1. Identify communities of active vibe coders such as a Subreddit, X Communities, Facebook group, or developer forum.
2. Join and contribute to the specific vibe coder community. Engage with community members on topics around vibe coding and app creation.
3. Introduce Pi Network as a distribution network to vibe coders looking for users for their app.
4. Submit the link to your post through the “Vibe Coder” button in the Pi mining app.
Spread the word: Vibe coders can easily bring their AI-created apps to the Pi ecosystem, where those apps can be discovered, used, supported, and improved by real people!
Any creator can benefit from what Pi ecosystem has to offer: a large, engaged community of 60M+ Engaged Pioneers, plus infrastructure including global payments, Pi Wallet, Pi Ad Network, and social network access.
Learn more https://minepi.com/blog/vibe-code-social/
Pi Network
Pioneers, Help Bring More AI-Created Apps to Pi and Enter Raffle to Win Pi Merchandise!
Pi Launchpad has updated its participation flow and model, incorporating data and feedback from the first Testnet token that launched on Pi Day 2026!
The first Launchpad test token attracted over 478,000 participating Pioneers and generated valuable feedback on the Launchpad mechanism. That feedback has now been incorporated into a simpler participation flow, updated Launchpad mechanics, and an improved user experience.
A second test token “SLICE” is now live on Testnet to help evaluate if the updates can achieve these goals, and to give Pioneers another chance to learn the new ecosystem token mechanics. As a reminder, SLICE is a Testnet token and will never go onto Mainnet.
To participate:
• Open Pi Launchpad in Pi Browser
• Review the SLICE test token and project
• Choose a commitment amount in Test-Pi
• Confirm participation
• Engage with the Slice of Pi app and provide feedback
Participation will remain open until Pi2Day on June 28.
Learn more on the Pi home screen!
The first Launchpad test token attracted over 478,000 participating Pioneers and generated valuable feedback on the Launchpad mechanism. That feedback has now been incorporated into a simpler participation flow, updated Launchpad mechanics, and an improved user experience.
A second test token “SLICE” is now live on Testnet to help evaluate if the updates can achieve these goals, and to give Pioneers another chance to learn the new ecosystem token mechanics. As a reminder, SLICE is a Testnet token and will never go onto Mainnet.
To participate:
• Open Pi Launchpad in Pi Browser
• Review the SLICE test token and project
• Choose a commitment amount in Test-Pi
• Confirm participation
• Engage with the Slice of Pi app and provide feedback
Participation will remain open until Pi2Day on June 28.
Learn more on the Pi home screen!
Pi2Day (June 28) is approaching, and Pi’s vibe coder campaign will continue until that date! What exciting apps are you building ahead of Pi2Day?
Vibe coders (app creators using AI) can use Pi App Studio to easily convert their apps built through platforms such as Codex, Claude Code, Replit, Cursor, Lovable or other AI-assisted coding tools, into Pi Apps.
Pi can connect your AI-created apps with millions of engaged Pioneers, identity verification and Pi’s utility ecosystem.
Learn more and vibe code on Pi today!
https://minepi.com/vibe-code/
Vibe coders (app creators using AI) can use Pi App Studio to easily convert their apps built through platforms such as Codex, Claude Code, Replit, Cursor, Lovable or other AI-assisted coding tools, into Pi Apps.
Pi can connect your AI-created apps with millions of engaged Pioneers, identity verification and Pi’s utility ecosystem.
Learn more and vibe code on Pi today!
https://minepi.com/vibe-code/
Pi Network
Deploy Vibe Coded Apps on Pi
Deploy Vibe Coded Apps to 60 Million Engaged Users. Convert your web apps onto the Pi ecosystem today within minutes using AI!
One of the purposes of the Pi Launchpad test token launches is to introduce Pioneers to new ecosystem token mechanics and educate the community on how to participate with DeFi mechanisms.
The first test token provided useful data and highlighted areas where the Launchpad experience needed improvement.
The updated participation flow is simpler and clearer. Participation is now centered around the commitment amount, which has the direct effect on token acquisition. A Pioneer chooses how much Test-Pi they want to commit, and the Launchpad automatically calculates the related “fair-access hold,” and then shows the commitment amount, hold amount, and total together before confirmation.
The goal is to make it easier to understand and use the Pi Launchpad, and preserve the intended fair-access effect of the hold.
Learn more and test the second SLICE token on Testnet today! The SLICE test token launch will be open for participation until Pi2Day, June 28, 2026.
https://minepi.com/blog/launchpad-update-flow/
The first test token provided useful data and highlighted areas where the Launchpad experience needed improvement.
The updated participation flow is simpler and clearer. Participation is now centered around the commitment amount, which has the direct effect on token acquisition. A Pioneer chooses how much Test-Pi they want to commit, and the Launchpad automatically calculates the related “fair-access hold,” and then shows the commitment amount, hold amount, and total together before confirmation.
The goal is to make it easier to understand and use the Pi Launchpad, and preserve the intended fair-access effect of the hold.
Learn more and test the second SLICE token on Testnet today! The SLICE test token launch will be open for participation until Pi2Day, June 28, 2026.
https://minepi.com/blog/launchpad-update-flow/